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James and Grace the most popular Northern Ireland baby names registered in 2024
James and Grace were the most popular first names given to babies in Northern Ireland, for births registered in 2024. This is one of the...
6 hours ago


Economy Minister launches consultation on the future of credit unions
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at Armagh Credit Union with Martin Fisher, Head of NI, Irish League of Credit Unions;...
7 hours ago


Mid & East Antrim Council warn of impact to pensioners from changes to annual domestic rates discount
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has warned that pensioners could lose out most from a proposed decrease in the annual domestic rates...
2 days ago


Stay healthy this Easter: Your essential guide to Northern Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services
As the Easter holidays approach, health authorities in Northern Ireland are urging the public to familiarise themselves with the range of...
3 days ago


Northern Ireland launches consultation on extending education to age 18
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled a major consultation aimed at ensuring all young people in Northern Ireland remain in...
3 days ago


Health Minister commends ASCERT’s mission to tackle addiction, support mental health and inspire change
Jillian Patchett-Boyce, ASCERT Chairperson, Gary McMichael, Chief Executive ASCERT, Mary Maginn, ASCERT Youth Interventions Service...
5 days ago

Lyons confirms increased funding for Ulster-Scots Agency
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has confirmed an uplift in funding for the Ulster-Scots Agency, secured through a targeted reallocation...
5 days ago


Minister welcomes reduction in MOT waiting times
Minister Liz Kimmins during a visit to Lisburn MOT Centre where more than 88,100 vehicle tests and more than 3,300 driving tests were...
6 days ago

Robbie Butler MLA urges balanced approach to climate action in support of Northern Ireland’s farmers
Robbie Butler MLA, the Ulster Unionist spokesperson for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs , has outlined his key priorities in...
7 days ago


Licensing laws under review as Council highlights costs and complaints
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for Department for Communities’ guidance for residents affected by disturbance arising...
7 days ago


Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended for applications
Finance Minister John O’Dowd MLA with City Sips Café owner Caoimhe Meehan. Finance Minister John O’Dowd has encouraged anyone planning to...
7 days ago

Financial crisis may hinder community pharmacy role in easing health service strain
Gerard Greene, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy NI While community pharmacies are playing an increased role in relieving health...
Apr 9

NI Cancer Charities unite to respond to UNACCEPTABLE NI Cancer Quarterly Stats
Executive Committee of the NI Cancer Charities Coalition Just days after the third anniversary of the publication of the under-resourced...
Apr 8


Minister encourages applications for the All Ireland Scholarship Scheme
Pictured with Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald are Taylor McGrath-McAllister, a second-year Natural Sciences student at Homerton...
Apr 8


Ministers explore opportunities for further cooperation during visit to Middletown Centre for Autism
Education Minister, Paul Givan and Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee pictured with Stephen Douthart, CEO of Middletown...
Apr 6


Northern Ireland Executive to be lobbied to save Co Antrim heritage site from demolition by developers
The Northern Ireland Executive is to be lobbied to save a listed heritage site in Lisburn amid a demolition bid from developers. Lisburn...
Apr 5


Givan welcomes agreement for 5.5% on teachers’ pay
Education Minister Paul Givan has welcomed a decision by the Northern Ireland Teachers' Council (NITC) to accept a 5.5% pay offer for...
Apr 4


Justice and Health Ministers visit the Women’s Aid Family First project in Ballymena
The Ministers of Justice and Health have seen at first hand the transformative work being done by a domestic abuse charity in Northern...
Apr 3

Northern Ireland Economy Minister addresses trade concerns at Momentum Economic Conference in Ballymena
Dr Caoimhe Archibald Ballymena, April 03, 2025 – Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, delivered a keynote address...
Apr 3


Swann and Butler urge renewed efforts to tackle ongoing algae crisis at Lough Neagh
South Antrim MP Robin Swann an d Robbie Butler MLA , Chair of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, have...
Apr 2
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